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35,000 persons, lucky winners of bloodbaths of lotteries, to watch him...
This anniversary reminds me that in just 19 months since the announcement of his becoming professional (and he decided it, it seems, no earlier than after the infamous ISU Phuket Party Congress which was June 6-10), Yuzuru Hanyu has skated successfully no less than 12 solo shows, the most impressive being perhaps GIFT at Tokyo Dome, in addition to 3 shows produced by himself (Notte Stellata), 10 participations in Stars on Ice shows, 12 in Fantasy on Ice... This seems unbelievable, not to say unthinkable.
 
35,000 persons, lucky winners of bloodbaths of lotteries, to watch him...
This anniversary reminds me that in just 19 months since the announcement of his becoming professional (and he decided it, it seems, no earlier than after the infamous ISU Phuket Party Congress which was June 6-10), Yuzuru Hanyu has skated successfully no less than 12 solo shows, the most impressive being perhaps GIFT at Tokyo Dome, in addition to 3 shows produced by himself (Notte Stellata), 10 participations in Stars on Ice shows, 12 in Fantasy on Ice... This seems unbelievable, not to say unthinkable.
Every single one sold out. Every single one. And so is Notte Stellata coming up.
 
Speaking of numbers, I was curious about those for RE_PRAY in Yokohama LiveView. I don't have the numbers for the live viewing on 19th, but here are those for the delayed viewing of a show that had already been broadcast on a satellite TV, on a Monday at 1pm, I would call it one of the worst possible hours in the day (for a show lasting 2 hours and a half): 7018 people in 50 movie theatres, with an occupancy rate of 83%, a dream at such hour.
https://twitter.com/kurutan0126/status/1761769496497602796?ref_url=
 
Speaking of numbers, I was curious about those for RE_PRAY in Yokohama LiveView. I don't have the numbers for the live viewing on 19th, but here are those for the delayed viewing of a show that had already been broadcast on a satellite TV, on a Monday at 1pm, I would call it one of the worst possible hours in the day (for a show lasting 2 hours and a half): 7018 people in 50 movie theatres, with an occupancy rate of 83%, a dream at such hour.
https://twitter.com/kurutan0126/status/1761769496497602796?ref_url=

And this is the delayed viewing, and available in Japan only, I think, not the live viewing, and at a time when most people, who wanted to, probably have seen it either in the venue (most lucky), or in the cinemas live (less lucky but still lucky), internationals on the paid live stream (oh, so lucky to have it) and Japanese viewers on Asahi TV (oh, so lucky to be there and have access), and the last group probably could have it recorded from TV for private delayed viewing by then anyway...
 
And this is the delayed viewing, and available in Japan only, I think, not the live viewing, and at a time when most people, who wanted to, probably have seen it either in the venue (most lucky), or in the cinemas live (less lucky but still lucky), internationals on the paid live stream (oh, so lucky to have it) and Japanese viewers on Asahi TV (oh, so lucky to be there and have access), and the last group probably could have it recorded from TV for private delayed viewing by then anyway...
Yes, that's just people who had at least been able to watch it at home for six days, but still wanted the experience (or to renew the experience) of watching it in a movie theatre. Which I fully understand, by the way.
 
Sekkisei has launched a new gorgeous visual campaign starring Yuzu and 2 photo books will be available from them, if you're lucky to be their eligible customer :)



I don't know if Yuzuru Hanyu's role for advertising SEKKISEI cosmetic products is very clear, so I explain what I believe I know, but as I don't read Japanese I can be wrong.
Maison KOSÉ is a big Japanese cosmetic group, it sells under the KOSÉ brand and others, but its higher-end global brand is SEKKISEI. Yuzuru Hanyu, along with Yui Aragaki, is (if I understand correctly) a sort of "global ambassador" for SEKKISEI, hence his appearance in the campaign for their new product Brightening Essence Lotion (I think that Rika Kihira may participate too).
Inside SEKKISEI, the group has lines, the higher-end being Miyabi, of which Yuzuru Hanyu is the sole "ambassador":
When SEKKISEI "dared" a promotional campaign of a new product, Nectar, priced about 50,000¥ (then about 400$), with a clear file or two showing Yuzuru Hanyu for every buyer, Jfanyus joked that this was creating a new monetary unit, "the Nectar" — still the campaign was very successful.
Comparatively, getting two photo books for only 26,400¥ is a great bargain, and it's for buying along the Miyabi line which is rather complete, not just one product one doesn't need. In my opinion, unless they've printed hundreds of thousands of them, they will sell out in the minutes after each shop's opening that day.
 
You can see how his new programs from GIFT, One Summer's day, Ashura-chan and Fleeting Dream, have become favourites and embedded in his legend.

And now he has the ones from RE_PRAY.
 
Hasn't Yuzuru Hanyu's own luggage been found out to be from a Japanese brand? I think it's Muji?
https://twitter.com/sky58361240/status/1681873906796462080

It's not exactly a merch but I'd find it tempting... The Gucci one (from the Elle/Gucci photo shoot) is sold out, and really on the expensive side...


I bought that one to fit all my purchases. :laugh:
Got the bigger one though. Yuzu's a cabin size.

I'm back home now, rested, and experiencing a bit of Yuzu's withdrawal syndrome.

I'll ramble a bit about the experience here if y'all don't mind. 🙏

I discovered Yuzu a month after the PyeongChang Olympics when his Seimei video was posted. I attended some of his competitions before COVID struck, attempted (unsuccessfully) to attend his ice shows after he turned pro, and finally managed to get tickets for RE_PRAY Yokohama.

I have to say, by comparing my experiences during his amateur and pro era, that Yuzu keeps getting better, perhaps because he now has complete control of his environment. The last competition I attended was 4CC 2020, and while his Chopin Ballade was perfect back then, the audio in the arena was so bad it annoyed me to no end. 😡

No such issue during RE_PRAY. Everything was perfect. I had so much fun noticing the details, like the source of the projection, the transparent screen during 'First A Fleeting Dream,' the way the skylights descended during 'Requiem,' and the way the lights hit his back on the platform after 'Haru Yo Koi.' Both my seats were closer to the ice this time (Arena, West Section - long side for the first day and SS first row, South Section - short side for the second day). Perfect places to enjoy his amazing skating skills.

I truly enjoyed the quietness of his blade and the smoothness of his skating, his amazing jumps and spins throughout the programs. I couldn't breathe during the 6-minute warm-up and 'The Darkness of Eternity'; in a way, it felt like I was watching his competitions again. This sentiment seems to be shared by other fans, as the Japanese fans behind me on the second day discussed it at length during the intermission, throwing praises and declaring their love for him ('Yuzuru, aishiteru')." :ghug:

RE_PRAY, as Yuzu stated, is more than just an ordinary ice show. 'Ice show' is too simple a term to capture the experience of witnessing his ice story. It represents a novel form of entertainment, seamlessly blending masterful skating, mesmerizing light and projection effects, incredible music with high sound quality, and an engaging storyline. Yuzuru is a charismatic performer who skillfully engages his audience. Everyone in the venue was completely spellbound by him, as evident from the stream. The audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers during his high-energy programs like Ashura Chan and LMEY, yet there was a profound silence after he finished Requiem. This serves as a testament to the profound emotional impact his skating has on the audience.

The two-hour duration of the show felt too fast, and I genuinely wish I could relive the experience again (My withdrawal syndrome, apparently).
 
I bought that one to fit all my purchases. :laugh:
Got the bigger one though. Yuzu's a cabin size.

I'm back home now, rested, and experiencing a bit of Yuzu's withdrawal syndrome.

I'll ramble a bit about the experience here if y'all don't mind. 🙏

I discovered Yuzu a month after the PyeongChang Olympics when his Seimei video was posted. I attended some of his competitions before COVID struck, attempted (unsuccessfully) to attend his ice shows after he turned pro, and finally managed to get tickets for RE_PRAY Yokohama.

I have to say, by comparing my experiences during his amateur and pro era, that Yuzu keeps getting better, perhaps because he now has complete control of his environment. The last competition I attended was 4CC 2020, and while his Chopin Ballade was perfect back then, the audio in the arena was so bad it annoyed me to no end. 😡

No such issue during RE_PRAY. Everything was perfect. I had so much fun noticing the details, like the source of the projection, the transparent screen during 'First A Fleeting Dream,' the way the skylights descended during 'Requiem,' and the way the lights hit his back on the platform after 'Haru Yo Koi.' Both my seats were closer to the ice this time (Arena, West Section - long side for the first day and SS first row, South Section - short side for the second day). Perfect places to enjoy his amazing skating skills.

I truly enjoyed the quietness of his blade and the smoothness of his skating, his amazing jumps and spins throughout the programs. I couldn't breathe during the 6-minute warm-up and 'The Darkness of Eternity'; in a way, it felt like I was watching his competitions again. This sentiment seems to be shared by other fans, as the Japanese fans behind me on the second day discussed it at length during the intermission, throwing praises and declaring their love for him ('Yuzuru, aishiteru')." :ghug:

RE_PRAY, as Yuzu stated, is more than just an ordinary ice show. 'Ice show' is too simple a term to capture the experience of witnessing his ice story. It represents a novel form of entertainment, seamlessly blending masterful skating, mesmerizing light and projection effects, incredible music with high sound quality, and an engaging storyline. Yuzuru is a charismatic performer who skillfully engages his audience. Everyone in the venue was completely spellbound by him, as evident from the stream. The audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers during his high-energy programs like Ashura Chan and LMEY, yet there was a profound silence after he finished Requiem. This serves as a testament to the profound emotional impact his skating has on the audience.

The two-hour duration of the show felt too fast, and I genuinely wish I could relive the experience again (My withdrawal syndrome, apparently).
Thank you so much for this report! I may never get to see Yuzu live, so I loe to read reports by others lucky enough to do so, and especially as vivid and appreciative as this. I am glad you had a wonderful time :biggrin:

I am sure we are all waiting eagerly for his next venture (though I hope he takes a rest after NS and does some shows organised by others, something less high pressure before he does plan something else amazing.)
 
I bought that one to fit all my purchases. :laugh:
Got the bigger one though. Yuzu's a cabin size.

I'm back home now, rested, and experiencing a bit of Yuzu's withdrawal syndrome.

I'll ramble a bit about the experience here if y'all don't mind. 🙏

I discovered Yuzu a month after the PyeongChang Olympics when his Seimei video was posted. I attended some of his competitions before COVID struck, attempted (unsuccessfully) to attend his ice shows after he turned pro, and finally managed to get tickets for RE_PRAY Yokohama.

I have to say, by comparing my experiences during his amateur and pro era, that Yuzu keeps getting better, perhaps because he now has complete control of his environment. The last competition I attended was 4CC 2020, and while his Chopin Ballade was perfect back then, the audio in the arena was so bad it annoyed me to no end. 😡

No such issue during RE_PRAY. Everything was perfect. I had so much fun noticing the details, like the source of the projection, the transparent screen during 'First A Fleeting Dream,' the way the skylights descended during 'Requiem,' and the way the lights hit his back on the platform after 'Haru Yo Koi.' Both my seats were closer to the ice this time (Arena, West Section - long side for the first day and SS first row, South Section - short side for the second day). Perfect places to enjoy his amazing skating skills.

I truly enjoyed the quietness of his blade and the smoothness of his skating, his amazing jumps and spins throughout the programs. I couldn't breathe during the 6-minute warm-up and 'The Darkness of Eternity'; in a way, it felt like I was watching his competitions again. This sentiment seems to be shared by other fans, as the Japanese fans behind me on the second day discussed it at length during the intermission, throwing praises and declaring their love for him ('Yuzuru, aishiteru')." :ghug:

RE_PRAY, as Yuzu stated, is more than just an ordinary ice show. 'Ice show' is too simple a term to capture the experience of witnessing his ice story. It represents a novel form of entertainment, seamlessly blending masterful skating, mesmerizing light and projection effects, incredible music with high sound quality, and an engaging storyline. Yuzuru is a charismatic performer who skillfully engages his audience. Everyone in the venue was completely spellbound by him, as evident from the stream. The audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers during his high-energy programs like Ashura Chan and LMEY, yet there was a profound silence after he finished Requiem. This serves as a testament to the profound emotional impact his skating has on the audience.

The two-hour duration of the show felt too fast, and I genuinely wish I could relive the experience again (My withdrawal syndrome, apparently).
Thank you so much for sharing with us!! Although we all know here Yuzu is amazing and incomparable, it is great to hear such a heartfelt confirmation from an eye witness!! So happy for you and your great experience in Japan :love:
As for the withdrawal syndrome, there is still Re_Pray archive available to be bought on Beyond. I know it is not the same but maybe can help just a bit :)
 
I bought that one to fit all my purchases. :laugh:
Got the bigger one though. Yuzu's a cabin size.

I'm back home now, rested, and experiencing a bit of Yuzu's withdrawal syndrome.

I'll ramble a bit about the experience here if y'all don't mind. 🙏

I discovered Yuzu a month after the PyeongChang Olympics when his Seimei video was posted. I attended some of his competitions before COVID struck, attempted (unsuccessfully) to attend his ice shows after he turned pro, and finally managed to get tickets for RE_PRAY Yokohama.

I have to say, by comparing my experiences during his amateur and pro era, that Yuzu keeps getting better, perhaps because he now has complete control of his environment. The last competition I attended was 4CC 2020, and while his Chopin Ballade was perfect back then, the audio in the arena was so bad it annoyed me to no end. 😡

No such issue during RE_PRAY. Everything was perfect. I had so much fun noticing the details, like the source of the projection, the transparent screen during 'First A Fleeting Dream,' the way the skylights descended during 'Requiem,' and the way the lights hit his back on the platform after 'Haru Yo Koi.' Both my seats were closer to the ice this time (Arena, West Section - long side for the first day and SS first row, South Section - short side for the second day). Perfect places to enjoy his amazing skating skills.

I truly enjoyed the quietness of his blade and the smoothness of his skating, his amazing jumps and spins throughout the programs. I couldn't breathe during the 6-minute warm-up and 'The Darkness of Eternity'; in a way, it felt like I was watching his competitions again. This sentiment seems to be shared by other fans, as the Japanese fans behind me on the second day discussed it at length during the intermission, throwing praises and declaring their love for him ('Yuzuru, aishiteru')." :ghug:

RE_PRAY, as Yuzu stated, is more than just an ordinary ice show. 'Ice show' is too simple a term to capture the experience of witnessing his ice story. It represents a novel form of entertainment, seamlessly blending masterful skating, mesmerizing light and projection effects, incredible music with high sound quality, and an engaging storyline. Yuzuru is a charismatic performer who skillfully engages his audience. Everyone in the venue was completely spellbound by him, as evident from the stream. The audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers during his high-energy programs like Ashura Chan and LMEY, yet there was a profound silence after he finished Requiem. This serves as a testament to the profound emotional impact his skating has on the audience.

The two-hour duration of the show felt too fast, and I genuinely wish I could relive the experience again (My withdrawal syndrome, apparently).
Thank you for this report, this tells how he brings a blend of technical perfection and emotion for live audience too.
Ah, and you have unveiled part of the 4CC Ballade sound mystery: live audience felt the problem too.
I hope that the wealth of Yuzuru Hanyu content we have now, may alleviate a bit of your withdrawal syndrom; and that once it gets quieter (that is, at some time next season), you can go revive and exacerbate it at his next solo ice show or Notte Stellata (because I'm cruel).
 
Thank you all. Writing some of the details here actually helps with the withdrawal syndrome as well since it makes me remembering some of the finer details.

About Yuzu brings out emotion in from the live audience… :D

In my first day, I was surrounded by Cfanyus. And we screamed so loud. But after that, there were some criticism shared on Twitter about the screaming so I was a bit concerned about it, especially when I realized that I was surrounded by Jfanyus on my second day.

My seat on the second day was very close with the platform, like 4-5 meters apart. And the platform was on my eye level when raised. I was so awed with the proximity during Gate of Living part and couldn’t make a sound. At the time, EVERYONE around me, including those Jfanyus, screamed. :D

On my right side was a Taiwanese Hanyu fans and she was so excited and grabbed my arms when Yuzu went clean during the Messenger of Darkness. We were all overjoyed there. :)
 
So you watched both days live? :love2: And the second day from one of these luckiest seats by the platform??!! :bsplit:
Of course your viewpoint wasn't the same as the second day, but how was Day 1 in comparison?
 
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